🎧 Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra — and a lot has happened since her last update.

From moving cities twice, to training with Team USA, to preparing for the Rivalry Series, to staying grounded while chasing her Olympic dream… Hayley opens up about the realities behind the scenes — the excitement, the pressure, the travel, the emotions, and the gratitude that keeps her centered through it all.

🔹 Inside this episode:

• Hayley’s move to Montreal and her first weeks training with PWHL Montreal
• How she balances family time with the demands of a professional season
• What it feels like to be named to the 2024–25 Rivalry Series roster
• The mindset needed when nothing — not even the Olympics — is guaranteed
• How she reconnects with her younger self to stay inspired
• Why “just be you” might be the most important lesson for every athlete

🌟 A message every young player needs to hear:

Hayley shares what she’s learned about pressure, identity, joy, and playing free — and why the grind is something you should embrace, not fear.

Stick around until the end for a powerful reminder from Lee and Hayley about believing in yourself, owning your journey, and loving the work.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Living the Dream & Embracing the Grind — Hayley Scamurra’s Journey to 2026

🎙️ This is Part 2 of our ongoing mini-series with Hayley — and Part 3 is coming after she hits the ice for Team USA and PWHL Montreal. Stay tuned!

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🧠 What if the biggest advantage your young hockey player could gain… wasn’t on their stick, but in their mind?

This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and under-trained parts of the game: Hockey IQ — the ability to read, decide, anticipate, and act faster than the play itself.

And joining us is one of the world’s leading innovators in cognitive performance for athletes: Satoshi Takano, founder of ReactForge Cognitive Performance Institute and the creator behind the groundbreaking video platform ReactView. From a 200-square-foot basement to a 12,000-square-foot facility training over 1,500 athletes, Satoshi’s journey is as remarkable as the results he helps players achieve.

Together, we unpack:

• 🧩 What Hockey IQ actually is (and why 95% of the game happens WITHOUT the puck)
• 🎯 How players can train decision-making, scanning, and situational awareness
• 🧒 When parents should start thinking about cognitive development — and the signs your child may benefit
• 🚦 Why some kids take off when parents simply “say less”
• 🤖 How AI and video annotation tools like ReactView are transforming coaching forever
• ⚡ Why training faster than the game is the secret to slowing the game down for young players

Satoshi also shares stories from the early days — when he trained his son alone in the garage, hauling strange equipment into the rink while other parents stared — and how those experiments shaped the system helping NHLers today.

Whether you’re a coach trying to teach smarter hockey, a parent navigating development choices, or a player wanting to understand the game on a deeper level… this episode will change the way you see the sport.

🎧 Hit play — and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about Hockey IQ.

📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Cognitive Training Builds Smarter Hockey Players: Insights from Satoshi Takano

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🧼 Hockey kids… we love you. But some of you stink.
And today, we’re tackling a topic every parent is cheering for and every young player needs to hear: HYGIENE. Don’t panic. Don’t turn us off. This one’s going to help you stay healthy, stay in the lineup, and yes… stop clearing the bench with your gear odor.

In this Ride to the Rink, Lee and Mike break down why taking care of your body isn’t just a “parent rule” — it’s a hockey advantage. From brushing your teeth to washing your gear to actually showering after games (yes, kids… we said shower), these small daily habits make a big difference.

🚿 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why poor hygiene keeps kids out of the lineup
• The real reason your gear smells like it’s plotting an escape
• Toothaches, sickness, and the pain you don’t want as a hockey player
• What older and pro players do to stay clean and healthy
• How showing up well-kept translates to confidence and life skills
• The simple five habits every young player should master

🙌 Parents — this is the episode you've been waiting for.
Kids — we believe in you. And trust us… your teammates will thank you.

➡️ Take a minute to listen together on your way to the rink, and start building the habits that make better hockey players — and healthier humans.

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